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facilities & services
Hello, and welcome to our facilities and services section of our site. Whether you are a new parent of new to the area or an existing parent if you are looking to borrow toys or books to while away the hours, let the kids go sport crazy or find someo... Read more

Out of hours services
children and babies:Lister – Full specialist children’s A&E / emergency department service, 24 hours a day, every day of the week New QEII – A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre that treats children of all ages with mi... Read more

Local education provision
Children can attend on a full or part-time basis. Pre schoolsTypically children can start at a pre-school from age 2 or 2 and a half (depending on the provider). Most offer sessions for around 3 hours in the morning, although some do also offer afte... Read more

Articles

Stickman Trail
children and their families enjoy challenging and imaginative play. A massive pro and reason for us going to the stick man trail today was cost! Its free! If like us you are watching the purse strings after Christmas then this will be hugely appeali... Read more

Zog Activity Trail - You've earned a Golden Star from us!
children we feel. With an inset day ahead of us, I packed the car with two children, a husband, a picnic and dog and headed to Thames Chase, which is around 40 minutes drive from Hertford.   The entrance to Thames chase can be quite easy to m... Read more

2 ingrediant Pizza Dough Recipe
children and I also love to find the simplest ways of cooking our favourite meals, I thought id share some of them with you.   Pizza is well loved in our house!   And through years of experimenting I think we have honed the recipe to a ... Read more

Easter Bunny Adventures at Audley End Railway
children are given a spotters sheet and encouraged to tick off different things they may see and look out for letters to make an anagram. Again this was enchanting with things to explore around every corner and my two boys were captivated (as was I)... Read more

Jacuzzi Parties for Families (or just grown ups!)
children friendly packages, meaning that you can enjoy mummy and me mini spa packages, birthday parties or even just family get togethers at this amazing venue. This is a totally secluded 8 seater hydrotherapy pool alongside a very luxurious salon o... Read more

Mum's Guide to Butlins Bognor Regis
children. It looks like a ship from the outside and the corridors are lined with carpet with fish and port holes on to add to the theme. The rooms are large, modern and have all the amenities you could want for a hotel room. There's a separate nook r... Read more

Mrs Rabbits Kitchen comes to Willows Activity Farm!
children. Perhaps most impressively of all Mrs Rabbits Kitchen caters for a whole range of dietary needs including Vegan and Gluten free and many more.   This seems to be a much calmer way to order your food that the previous system. And ev... Read more

Absolute (Pointe) Perfection from the Three Counties Youth Ballet
children's parents in the audience who were fit the burst with pride (as they should!)   What is every more remarkable here is that this young cast had only 11 days to rehearse before the first performance! So there you have it something a li... Read more

We're Wild (Cats) about the Cassana Performance Academys High School Musical Juniors!
children were all so excited as they hurried off back stage. Cassana herself was on hand to direct them where they needed to go and said a quick hello to us.   My Son (who is nearly 6) had never seen High School Musical before but was very exc... Read more

Tring Natural History Museum- Small but Perfectly Formed
children (aged 18 months and nearly 6) and that was budget friendly. Luckily I knew just the place and we packed our picnic and headed off to Tring !   Tring is around 50 minutes drive from Hertford (but its worth it I promise!).   Tri... Read more

“Utterly astonished by the Astonishing Adventures of Pinocchio”
children who may benefit from a more relaxed theatre experience. Upon leaving the show I asked my five year old what he thought, he simply said “Amazing”. I then asked him what he liked best about the show, his response was simply &ldquo... Read more

Travel back in time with Mountfitchet Castle and Toy Museum
children to enter both attractions (under 3's are FREE), children (during school holidays) are also given a little guide where they can find all the stamps around both sites and hand that in at the end for a medal and a prize (be aware some of these ... Read more

So they sent me to ....Dear Zoo Live-.. and It was Perfect!
children to the theatre, and you may have seen some of our reviews of children's productions in our tried and tested section previously.  So we jumped at the chance when we were invited to "Dear Zoo Live" at Hertford Theatre by Norwell Lapley P... Read more

Dine out with your little ones in style at the newly refurbished Red Lion in Welwyn
Children's menu- Big Tick The children's menu is fantastic and probably one of the best and most varied children's menus I have seen at a pub. Alongside what I like to call "safe bets" such as breaded cod goujons, pizza, mini beer burgers and Mac an... Read more

Aladdin- A traditional Panto which really has the X factor
children. The children gave a really lovely vibe to the proceedings bopping up and down in their seats and dancing even before the curtain rose. We sat in the rear terraced seats which I liked because they were spacious enough to stretch your legs o... Read more

Charm Personified at Aldenham Country Park
children by name and then asked them to ring a special bell to let Santa know we were here. As they did they heard a booming "Ho Ho Ho" from behind the door and were invited into the grotto. Here they found Santa , very happy to see them and busy ... Read more

Making a splash at Southend Sealife Adventure
children loved the various quiz boards around the aquarium where they could push buttons to guess the right answer. They also loved the little fossil digging area, the chalk board table and the interactive sea scene projected on the floor. We spen... Read more

Shiney and Sparkling - The Snow Queen Dazzles this Christmas
children's delight).  Its difficult to write a review without revealing too many spoilers but I don't think I can think of enough positive words to highlight just how breath-taking this show actually was. So I will use some song lyrics from t... Read more

Absolutely Mesmerised by "The Bear"
children were captivated. The accompanying music was both funny and in parts very moving. There were also laughs aplenty particularly regarding Tilly's long suffering parents who appears to have the patience of saints. The set design was a stroke ... Read more

ASL Bridget's Tea Room was simply Brilliant!
children. Bridget's is very child friendly with staff actively engaging with my son and playing games with him and making him laugh. I don't think he has ever been so happy at a tea room or café ever before. There are also high chairs prese... Read more

Fishing for some fun at Maidenhead aquatics.
children. But today here I was absolutely stumped and exhausted! This was when I suddenly remembered that our sister site, Mum's Guide to St Albans, had recently written a blog about all the things they loved about St Albans. In this article (which ... Read more

National Careers Week- How to help your child find work experience.
children aged 16-19 for over 7 years. I am a qualified careers advisor and a health and safety in the workplace assessor. I know from my experience that work placements can cause a lot of worry, stress and anxiety for young people and their parents ... Read more

Open Spaces- Where can we go during periods of social distancing?
children's play areas which you may want to avoid but lots of open spaces for fun with a ball or on scooters and bikes.  If guidance does change and we are asked to no longer go outside I will amend the article as soon as I am able to. Please r... Read more

Our new favourite place to walk- Broxbourne Sculpture Trail
children entertained (and hopefuly run off some of that excess energy!). A few weeks ago we randomly decided to get in the car (which is in itself a treat for the children these days) and drive 15 minutes, or so, down the road to Broxbourne Woods. ... Read more

Pigtastic fun at Church Farm Ardeley
children. You could also pre order animal food when booking to collect from the shop. There's a one way system in place to walk to the shop and we found it easily.   I did note though that there was a sign that said no children were allowe... Read more

An emotional return to Willows Activity Farm .
children were excited, I was excited! You can now either book a morning 10-1 session or afternoon 2-5 session, (they close for cleaning in between sessions) we had morning tickets. As we first saw the entrance my boys cheered! They were home! "Che... Read more

A welcome dose of normality on a day out at Audley End Miniature Railway (with added sparkles )
children had a wonderful time exploring all the different fairy houses, the toadstools , the trolls and the various resin animals dotted around. I really would describe it as an immersive experience for families one that sparks the imagination and... Read more

Halloween at home
children need to find, whether inside or as part of your daily exercise you can make this as simple or as elaborate as you would like. You can use simple images for younger children (such as a pumpkin or a spider) ·    &nb... Read more

"It's a Kind of Magic" Halloween Special at Audley End Miniature Railway
children) we have been  busy blogging about some of our favourite tourist attractions local to Hertfordshire and giving you the low down on attractions with covid measures in place this October half term. We know that the current climate can be... Read more

The Show must go on- The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show
children laughing throughout genuinely brought a tear to my eye. The show is (just like the books) enchanting and easy to follow, with the puppets being easily recognisable from the books. The show is approximately 50 minutes in length making it an i... Read more

Things that 2020 has taught me- My positives from the Covid Crisis.
children in Hertford. Everywhere I looked local businesses that I loved were closing, I remember Hertford Theatre closing being a huge blow at the time. I allowed myself to wallow for a day and then I cautiously sat at my computer and started to typ... Read more

Activities to keep the little ones busy.
children using their maths skills. Don't have the ingredients to bake? Use Playdough instead!! (Just don't eat it!). Use toilet roll tubes to create stamps for painting  Make Salt dough, We use two cups of flour to one cup of salt and enou... Read more

Coronavirus - A FREE book for Children
Children is aimed at five to nine-year-olds and hopes to simply answer key questions they may be asking their parents or carers about the COVID-19 outbreak. The opening page reads: "There's a new word you might have heard. You might hear people talk... Read more

Big Garden Birdwatch
children enjoying some nature from the safety of their back gardens (you could even just watch from your window if you'd rather not be outside.) Spend an hour counting the birds you see in your garden or from your balcony, then report back what you ... Read more

The Healthy Hub East Herts guide to living with lockdown
childrenChair work outChair based exercise routineHome Fat Burners Combined resources for physical activity at home and healthy eating from Hertfordshire Families First  Mental wellbeing Lots of resources for all ages including link... Read more

National Storytelling Week 2021
Childrens Audio Books FREE Ebook library from Oxford Owl for home Julia Donaldson Home Learning Packs Jolly Phonics FREE Ebooks Reading Eggs We hope this provides lots of inspiration for you and your little ones for National Storytelling week! W... Read more

Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
children. We have a 7 and 2 year old however and really enjoyed the trail as a family, obviously there were some clues that went over their heads but we all still enjoyed the activity and spending time together as a family during a different activity... Read more

Good Honest Fun in Hertford with Treasure Trails UK
children. We have a 7 and 2 year old however and really enjoyed the trail as a family, obviously there were some clues that went over their heads but we all still enjoyed the activity and spending time together as a family during a different activity... Read more

A true delight for the senses at Hatfield House Park, Garden and Woodland trails.
children were giving nature explorer sheets to tick off any wildlife they may see enroute and we were given maps for the woodland. We headed to the formal gardens and my goodness they were breathtaking.Like stepping back in time, I almost had a pi... Read more

A true delight for the senses at Hatfield House Park, Garden and Woodland trails.
children were giving nature explorer sheets to tick off any wildlife they may see enroute and we were given maps for the woodland. We headed to the formal gardens and my goodness they were breathtaking.Like stepping back in time, I almost had a pi... Read more

Fun At Forty Hall grounds and Farm
children can climb into to play on and a toy tractor too, as well as a few pull along tractors dotted along the way. You can get very close to the animals and the ponies in particular love a stroke. There were lots of piglets when we went too. Overal... Read more

Maternal mental health awareness week - my story
children. My page is informative and fun and i hope a little inspirational when it comes to days out with the kids, but it doesnt usually tackle hard hitting issues like mental health.Last year I did broach the subject of baby loss awareness week and... Read more

All that glitters- Kidfest the kids festival that is an explosion of joy !
children and encouraged them to play in a way that no one else ever has (and I have visited a lot of attractions and events since Mums Guide to started nearly 3 years ago)! I was literally blown away, I felt instantly welcome and at home. The main... Read more

All that glitters- Kidfest the kids festival that is an explosion of joy !
children and encouraged them to play in a way that no one else ever has (and I have visited a lot of attractions and events since Mums Guide to started nearly 3 years ago)! I was literally blown away, I felt instantly welcome and at home. The main... Read more

Pumpkin Fantastic at Willows Activity Farm
children can roam the pumpkin patch to find their perfect pumpkin. Top tip- collect your pumpkins as the very last thing you do all day or you have to carry them around all day! Theres also a pumpkin carving area, if you'd rather carve your pumpk... Read more

Pumpkin Fantastic at Willows Activity Farm
children can roam the pumpkin patch to find their perfect pumpkin. Top tip- collect your pumpkins as the very last thing you do all day or you have to carry them around all day! Theres also a pumpkin carving area, if you'd rather carve your pumpk... Read more

Santa Spectacular returns to Willows Activity Farm for 2021
children get to create a fluffy friend to take home with them, "No-ice" ice skating is also included and I love that my children are now of the age that they can skate by themselves whilst i wave cheerily (whilst drinking a coffee on the sidelines... Read more

Santa Spectacular returns to Willows Activity Farm for 2021
children get to create a fluffy friend to take home with them, "No-ice" ice skating is also included and I love that my children are now of the age that they can skate by themselves whilst i wave cheerily (whilst drinking a coffee on the sidelines... Read more

The Polar Express Experience Review
children. Every year I must decide where to take my children to see Santa. To protect the magic, although we go on lots of Chrismas days out, Santa visits are limited to just the one (or possibly 2)! This year we were given the opportunity to sample ... Read more

An interview with Peter from Under The Frozen Moon
children to the theatre is so important to their cultural development and this is part of the reason why I am such a huge supporter of everything Hertford Theatre does bringing affordable high quality performances to the local community. With that in... Read more

Under the Frozen moon - a show so magical its sure to melt even the coldest of hearts
children let our audible gasps at points. The set itself is very clever and ingenius with props and puppets popping up from everywhere it seemed.  Special mention must go to the music! Incredible! Live loop pedal, live instruments, enchanting l... Read more

Under the Frozen moon - a show so magical its sure to melt even the coldest of hearts
children let our audible gasps at points. The set itself is very clever and ingenius with props and puppets popping up from everywhere it seemed.  Special mention must go to the music! Incredible! Live loop pedal, live instruments, enchanting l... Read more

Meet local Blogger Hannah from Playworth UK
children busy without reaching for screens all the time. It can often be a struggle in busy households to find simple but effective ideas that can be organised quickly without excessive cost. This is how I discovered local blogger Hannah's amazing we... Read more

Mum's Guide to Hertford Awards 2022 Results
Children WINNER: Pro development Soccer SchoolRUNNER UP: Dance Pro Academy Best Holiday Club or Class WINNER: Pro Development Soccer SchoolRUNNER UP: Sports Ninjas Best Pre/Post-natal Support Service WINNER: The Daisy Foundation Hertford and War... Read more

A rainy day visit to Verulamium Museum
Children (under 16s) - £3.00          Under 5s - Free          Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + up to 4 children) - £15 Never too young for a musuem visit! I... Read more

Top Tips for Parents of football fans- way to save those pennies and utilise local resources.
childrens educator/ entertainer he is very rarely in for bedtime and so the prospect of trying to occupy my youngest at around 6pm on the side of a pitch whilst my eldest practiced was just not feasible. Fortunately I discovered his school run a foot... Read more

A fabulously interactive explosion of fun at The Royal Gunpowder Mills!
children. So we are here to help spread the word and to reassure you that not only is the Gunpowder Mills suitable for children , but that it is in fact a fabulously interactive explosion of fun, which my boys absolutely adored. During my time as si... Read more

Is your little one starting school in September? Read our top tips to help you prepare .
children put their shoes on the right feet is it get a large sticker or a recognisable image (for example PJ Masks) and cut it in half sticking half in each shoe, the children will know which shoe goes on which foot by lining up the pictures.  ... Read more

National Walking Month
children locally. Hertfordshire is beautiful theres no doubt about that! When it comes to places to walk we are spoilt for choice! Panshanger (keep an eye out for the fairy doors!) - a really decent walk with the kids with several different options... Read more

Top Tips For Your First West End Theatre Visit with Children
Children Written in conjunction with our good friends Mum's Guide to Harpenden.  Taking your child to the theatre for the first time is a really special experience. Nothing can beat the magic of live performance! I still remember my first trip... Read more

Cruising at the Lee Valley Boat Centre
children and wishing us a good morning. The time flew and i wished we had asked for 90 minutes instead of an hour by the end of it. Once we had returned the boat, handed back our life jackets, had a quick wee and got our deposit back we were ready... Read more

Blippi the musical is coming to London this summer!
Blippi- the musical is coming to the London Apollo Theatre this summer! Want to know how to get free kids tickets? If your little one is a Blippi fan you are going to want to know about this! You and your whole family are going to have so much fun... Read more

Harry Kane - I want to play football - a tale of hardwork, self- belief and never giving up. 
children. Now I have to say when i posted on instagram that we were off to visit the exhibition we got some negative comments from "football fans" who jumped on Harrys lack of club trophies but trophies or not Harry Kane is undoubtedly a legend and ... Read more

Pubs in Hertfordshire with childrens play areas.
The sun is shining and we may all be longing for a glass of something cold in the sunshine. Chances of actually being able to consume such  increase significantly with the presence of a childs play area and we had been inundated with enquires a... Read more

Summer holiday lunch ideas
children personally enjoy eating, i try and include a form of protein in as many as possible and serve veg with every lunch idea alongside a piece of fresh fruit and water. I serve veg crudents a lot with lunches, as they are cheap and healthy. I bu... Read more

Summer Evenings in Paradise 2022
children throught we were going on holiday and that kind of is the vibe that this event gives off. Straight from arrival the customer service was superb and although the queue looked lengthy it really was very quick and well organised. We were direc... Read more

Hertfordshire County Council challenged us to have some thrifty adventures
children are able to really adapt to this especially if you put them in charge of the budget. If your children are older you could even challenge them to find low cost things to do online and do the research themselves. Food Glorious Food The cost ... Read more

How to mark the Queens Funeral with children
children Do what works for you First things first I wanted to say that you do not need to mark the occasion with children if you do not wish to. People have different feelings about this event, different priorities or may just be overwhelmed by t... Read more

Christmas on a budget
children of friends, it went on and on. I realised I was stuck in a cycle of reciprocal gifting, I wasn't enjoying the gifting process, I was buying because they were buying for me, I was likely buying things they didnt want or need and the whole pro... Read more

A magical adventure to Lapland Uk
children are on the good list this year that the elves really need some help in lapland and ask if your child/children could come and help. Via the Wishing glass app you can also make your invitations come to life with VR characters that talk to your... Read more

The Snowsmith - a captivating explosion of joy this Christmas
children were immediately transfixed and given that there is a 4.5 year age gap between my boys for them both to be engaged and love the same thing is quite rare. What we love most about local theatre is the feeling of coming home, recognisable face... Read more

Unravelling the Yarnbombers - a new exhibition at Ware Museum
children’s trail that links to the Ware Museum displays: o   Fire display                          &nbs... Read more

Whats on for Easter Holidays 2023 in and around Hertford
children could use them to decorate. In order not to waste food, you could make a small hole in the bottom of the egg and drain the egg out first which you can then use for cooking. Lots of fun. Easter arts and craft activities-  The Mill ho... Read more

Behind the scenes on the Hertford Theatre growth and legacy project.
childrens theatre, smaller more intimate productions to local theatre school performances and so much more. I did hear the team drop the word DJ when pointing to a balcony and this certainly made me excited for the future. This Mum loves a boogie! It... Read more

Pumpkin Fantastic at Cammas Hall Farm!
children depending on how confidence or forth coming each child was. My youngest is absolutely fearless and ran well ahead of and had a lot of fun with the characters, for those that are a tad more nervous there is a gate way that the Jester will let... Read more

"Is Santa real Mum?" Having the Santa chat with your children .
children and so on, Santa was love. "So all this time that was all you and Dad? You did all those things?" I smiled and nodded, "At Christmas time lots of people make the magic happen in lots of different ways for those they love and I'll tell you a... Read more

How to avoid Christmas burn out!
children have been on the things they have loved doing the most is walking around town looking at the Christmas lights. Its things like the Ware Bear Trail or walking round Van Hage, its not the expensive things that they talk about each year. If a b... Read more

Cinderella at South Mill Arts is the perfect fit for festive fun for your family
children really chuckling!) I don't want to spoil the surprise by giving too much away but what I will say is I cannot rave about the show enough. We were transported into a magical world of make believe that we watched unfold in front of our eyes, ... Read more

Twixmas Days out and Activities on a budget in and around Hertford
children on a shoe string budget. Not to worry we are here to help... We've highlighted some of our favourite Free or Budget friendly activities locally (some slightly further afield) to help you out . Most things are Free with everything under &p... Read more

What's on For February Half Term in Hertford ,Hertfordshire and beyond 2024
children to play with, a great cafe and various free trails to enjoy. You can park for free outside The Spotlight. They also have a special Tiger day on 21st February which is free with no need to book. You can also couple a visit here with The Jail... Read more

Whats on for Easter Holidays 2024 in and around Hertford
children could use them to decorate. In order not to waste food, you could make a small hole in the bottom of the egg and drain the egg out first which you can then use for cooking. Lots of fun. Easter arts and craft activities-  The Mill ho... Read more

Free Theatre Tickets for Kids in the West End for the whole of August!!!
children can attend for half price.  This year, Kids Week performances will run from Wednesday 24 July – Friday 6 September.   Tickets go on sale at 10am on Tuesday 11 June, and participating shows will be announced c... Read more

Days out and Activities on a budget in and around Hertford this summer
children on a shoe string budget. Not to worry we are here to help... We've highlighted some of our favourite Free or Budget friendly activities locally this half term(some slightly further afield) to help you out . Most things are Free with every... Read more

What's on For February Half Term in Hertford ,Hertfordshire and beyond 2025
children to play with, a great cafe and various free trails to enjoy. You can park for free outside The Spotlight.  Harlow Pets Corner Another fantastic budget friendly option as its totally free to visit! And there's a fantastic park to explo... Read more

Stocking Filler Ideas
children are 7 and 12 and I have always done the same thing for stockings. We don't have a huge budget for stocking fillers , we focus on the presents under the tree and thats where our budget is focused. I don't want a stocking full of small plastic... Read more

20 Activities for under £5 this October Half Term
Children's Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – October Half Term Workshops. - Southern Maltings £5 per child. Halloween Party with our gloomy friend from Nevermore Academy at Cedars - Cedars Nature Centre £5 pp Hertford Heath Fireworks Dis... Read more

Events

Stay

Stay & Play

Selections Hertford Family Centre
Thu 4th September 2025 - Fri 19th December 2025
10.00am-11.30am

Drop-in
For Under 5s

Stay and Play (0-5 years) - Little Herts Session

£2.50 per family (first session free - loyalty card scheme available with 6th session free)

A fun session with various activities and resources for children. There's a special area for babies with family support staff available to help, plus the chance to socialise with other parents and carers. Healthy snack included.

Sessions run weekly every Friday!

Siblings up to 8 years welcome in school holidays.

Drop in, no booking required!

Selections Hertford Family Centre, Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG

halloween

Pumpkin Picking at Cammas Hall

Cammas Hall Farm
Tue 21st October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025

Book ahead
For Everyone

Experience the ultimate Halloween adventure at our Cammas Hall Pumpkin Patch!

Ticket Includes:

🎃 Entrance to our expansive Pumpkin Patch: Featuring over 50 varieties of pumpkins and squash. Pick your favourite and purchase by weight.

🌋 The world's only erupting Pumpcano (as far as we know 😊): A sight you won't want to miss! Our mammoth pumpkin mosaic will also make a return in 2025.

🧙‍♂️ Meet Our enchanting Halloween characters: Who will you encounter on your journey around the patch?

👻 Explore the Wicked Walkway: Filled with haunting props and surprises for all ages.

😈 Dare to Enter the Terror Tunnel: For the bravest visitors - you have been warned! (Recommended for ages 12 and... Read more

Cammas Hall Farm, Needham Green, Hertfordshire, CM22 7JT

halloween

Pumpkin Festival

Willows Activity Farm
Fri 24th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
various see webpage

Book ahead
For Under 5s
For School-age

Pick your pumpkin from Willow's Pumpkin Patch and enjoy a full programme of pumpkin-tastic fun!

ook your Pumpkin Festival tickets before 30th September 2025 to take advantage of our Early Bird prices!

Enjoy a pumpkin-tastic family day out at Willows Activity Farm, including a FREE pumpkin for every paid for child admission and child member.

Your visit includes all of the activities at Willows Activity Farm; the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, funfair rides, shows, meet and greets, adventure play, tractor ride, inflatable fun, Adventure Golf, Pumpkin Hunt and Gourds Grotto - for one all inclusive price.

As a countryside setting and with activities on agricultural fields, we strongly recommend a pair of sturdy shoes/boots or wellingtons... Read more

Willows Activity Farm, Coursers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PF

The Centre of Hocus Pocus

The Centre of Hocus Pocus

Herrings Green Farm
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
10.00-5.00

Drop-in
For Parents/Adults

The Centre of Hocus Pocus - October 25th - November 2nd

Hocus, Pocus, Boil and Bubble, join us for some spooky fun down on the farm this Halloween, it's going to be spooktacular!
Step into the centre of Hocus Pocus; enjoy bird of prey flying displays, creepy critter encounters, tractor rides, have a go at flying an owl, pat a pet, meet and handle an owl and much more for the whole family to enjoy!
10.30 - Meet and handle an owl
11.00 - Pat a pet with the rabbits and guinea pigs
11.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight
12.15 - Tractor rides (weather dependent)
12.30 - Have a go at flying an owl
1.30 - Creepy critter encounter
2.30 - Flying display, see different species of birds in flight (this display... Read more

Herrings Green Farm, Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Wilstead, Bedfordshire, MK45 3DT

Haunted Halloween at Waddesdon

Haunted Halloween at Waddesdon

Waddesdon Manor
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025

Book ahead
For Everyone

As the nights draw in and the leaves begin to turn, get ready for a spooky visit to Waddesdon Manor 🎃🍂👻

Follow the trail to find potion ingredients, discover the ghostly figures in the house, and enjoy tasty treats with our Spooky Afternoon Tea👻

From 25 October until 2 November, children get free entry to the house and grounds at Waddesdon!

Only £3.50 per trail

Pre-book your visit today via our website

Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH

Witches & Wizards Week

Witches & Wizards Week

Hatfield Park
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
11am - 7pm

For Under 5s
For School-age

Calling all witches, wizards, and magical creatures! This October half-term, Hatfield Park invites you to dust off your broomsticks and join us for a spook-tacular adventure at Witches & Wizards Week! From haunted forests to wicked workshops, this is a family-friendly event you won't want to miss.


Activities Include:

Haunted Forest Walk (11am until 7pm)
The Haunted Forest is included with your Hatfield Park ticket and will be open throughout Witches & Wizards Week.



Witches & Wizards Hat-Decorating Workshop

Craft your own magic!
Our crafting experts will guide you through the process, letting your imaginations run wild as you decorate your own witch or wizard hat to wear through the Haunted Forest... Read more

Hatfield Park, Great North Road, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5AE

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

Whipsnade Zoo
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025

Drop-in
Book ahead
For Under 5s
For School-age

Your family adventure at Whipsnade Zoo this Halloween

Get ready, little monsters and brave families - Boo at the Zoo returns to Whipsnade Zoo this October half term! Discover a fantastic family adventure filled with spooky fun, animal secrets, and Halloween surprises, all while helping protect wildlife and endangered species.

Boo at the Zoo Halloween highlights:
-Halloween Costume Contests: Show off your spookiest style! With three contests running each day, winners will receive a small prize. Perfect for all ages-so don't forget your costume! 3 contests running throughout the day at 11.15am, 12.15pm, 2pm
-Spooky Science Shows: Join the Science Boffins for six spine-tingling science shows daily. Free, family-friendly, and interactive-no booking needed!... Read more

Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2LF

Mega Dino Bricks

Mega Dino Bricks

Hertfordshire Zoo
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
various see webpage

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For Everyone

Looking for the ultimate family day out this October half term? Get ready for something truly dino-mite at Hertfordshire Zoo Mega Dino Bricks, a brand-new event that brings colossal prehistoric creatures to life in an exciting and unique way!

From 24th October - 2nd November 2025, visitors can come face-to-face with 18 incredible brick-built dinosaurs, each carefully crafted with thousands of colourful bricks to create stunning life-sized prehistoric models. From a towering T-Rex to gentle giants like the Brachiosaurus, these amazing sculptures are set to capture the imaginations of all ages.

Discover Dinosaurs Like Never Before
As you explore the zoo, you'll encounter these jaw-dropping brick dinosaurs around every corner. Each creation is built with extraordinary... Read more

Hertfordshire Zoo, White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, EN10 7QA

Half Term Sensory Trails

Half Term Sensory Trails

Hertford Castle
Sat 25th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
various see webpage

Free entry
Drop-in
For Everyone

The Hertford Castle Guided Tours coincides with a free 'Sensory Trail' taking place in the
town centre and Castle grounds during October Half Term, Saturday 25th October - Sunday
2
nd November. The trail is part of the Hertford Castle Greenspace Renewal Project and is
designed to engage different senses; it is open to all although especially suited to children
with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Trail leaflets can be picked up from the
Hertford Town and Tourist Information Centre or downloaded from the Hertford Town Council
website at:
https://www.hertford.gov.uk/events-listings/hertford-castle-town-centre-sensory-trail/

Hertford Castle, The Castle, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1HR

halloween

Spooky Halloween Farm Park

Foxholes Farm Park
Sat 25th October 2025 - Fri 31st October 2025
10-4

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For Everyone

Join us this October for a spooky fun time of Halloween fun, games and activities on the farm.

Our Spooky Halloween Farm Fun is aimed at primary school aged children. It is open from 10am to 4pm (last entry is at 2:30pm) 4th & 5th, 11th- 12th, 18th - 31st October. Pre-booking is advisable.

Explore our ghostly farm Halloween trail as you enter our farm park. It will be full of fun farm games and spooky crafts. You will be able to feed (£1 a bag) and pet some of our friendly animals. Each paying child is entitled to choose a pumpkin from our display which they are welcome to carve under cover.

Don't forget to wear suitable clothing and footwear, or why not let your child come in their scary Halloween costume... Read more

Foxholes Farm Park, London Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7NT

Fanhams Hall Halloween Afternoon Tea

Fanhams Hall Halloween Afternoon Tea

Fanhams Hall Hotel
Mon 27th October 2025 - Sun 2nd November 2025
12:30pm-4pm

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For Everyone

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at Fanhams Hall!
Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween Afternoon Tea that's jam-packed with fun.
Challenge friends and family to pumpkin bowling, creep along our spooky nature trail and enjoy many more activities! Don't forget to snap memorable photos along the way!
Book today to secure your spot at our Halloween Afternoon Tea with scrumptious themed treats included!
MONDAY 27TH OCTOBER - SUNDAY 2ND NOVEMBER | 12.30PM - 5PM
Adult £37.50 Monday to Friday | £42.50 Saturday and Sunday
Children under 10 £20
*£5pp deposit required to book for groups of 6+
To make a booking please visit our website, email us at [email protected] or call us... Read more

Fanhams Hall Hotel, Fanhams Hall Road, Hertford and Ware, Hertfordshire, SG127PZ

Woodland Rangers Spooky Halloween Special (Forest School)

Woodland Rangers Spooky Halloween Special (Forest School)

Jobbers Wood
Tue 28th October 2025 - Wed 29th October 2025
11.30 - 13.30

Book ahead
For Under 5s
For School-age
For Parents/Adults

There will be spooky play, and lots of Halloween themed activities & a Halloween trail. Suitable for Primary School aged children & under. Bring along sausages and marshmallows to cook on our campfire. Advanced booking required, we can't wait to have you join us at our spookfest.

Jobbers Wood, Great Hadham Road, B1004, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, SG10 6FB

  Half Term Family Activities at Hertford Museum: Pots!

Half Term Family Activities at Hertford Museum: Pots!

Hertford Museum
Tue 28th October 2025 - Thu 30th October 2025
10.00am - 1.00pm

Drop-in
For Everyone

Tuesday 28th October - Thursday 30th October 2025, 10am - 1pm
Drop in and take part in arts and crafts at the museum this half-term
£4 per child, DROP IN
*Free places available for children of low-income families. Contact the museum for more information. Proof of low income in the form of a benefits letter or tax credits award letter must be shown at the time of booking sessions or upon arrival at drop-in sessions.

Hertford Museum, 18 Bull Plain, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1DT

Halloween Adventure

Halloween Adventure

Knebworth House & Gardens
Tue 28th October 2025 - Thu 30th October 2025
9.30am – 12.30pm and 1-4pm

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For Under 5s
For School-age

Get your broomsticks, hats and magic wands at the ready and venture into Knebworth Gardens this Autumn for a Halloween Adventure filled with family fun!

Halloween Games
Completing exciting Halloween games such as 'Hungry Ghosts, 'Hook a Pumpkin', 'Pumpkin Putting' and 'What's in the Box' in Knebworth Gardens will earn visitors stamps on their Pumpkin Passport. Once full the Pumpkin Passport can been redeemed for a prize. The popular Terror Tunnel will also be back.

The Garden Terrace Tea Room
The Garden Terrace Tea Room will be open and offering some fantastic Halloween sweet treats as well as a delicious selection of fresh Autumnal soups and sandwiches. You can pre-book a Children's Halloween Lunch Box and collect from... Read more

Knebworth House & Gardens, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AX

Spooky Mosaic Decorations (Age 4 ) – October Half Term Workshops

Spooky Mosaic Decorations (Age 4+) – October Half Term Workshops

Southern Maltings
Wed 29th October 2025
2pm & 3pm

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For Under 5s
For School-age
For Teens
For Parents/Adults

Create your own Halloween themed mosaic to decorate your home for years to come!

Join us for a fun-filled session of creative Halloween themed mosaic making during the October Half Term holidays with popular Tutor Audrey from Montet Designs!

Her mosaic workshops are very popular in St Albans and she had two sold out sessions in our Easter Mosaic Workshops and would love to share her tile magic with you at Southern Maltings this half term.

This workshop is designed for children, young people and adults too! Come as a family or with your friends and create beautiful mosaic art pieces that you can take home, decorate for Autumn and Halloween and cherish for years to come.

No experience is necessary, and... Read more

Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BS

Grandad Anansi

Grandad Anansi

Hat Factory Arts Centre
Wed 29th October 2025
11:30am and 2pm

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For Under 5s
For School-age

Abi and her Grandad tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables. As they plant memories, they share secrets and develop a bond that nothing can break.

Grandad is as smart and mischievous as the wily Anansi legend, a part human, part spider and the subject of many West African and Caribbean folk stories. Can he find a way to tell his granddaughter about his plans to return to Jamaica, his beloved homeland?

Join our intrepid characters as they step into the unexpected in this humorous and heartfelt inter-generational adventure. With captivating songs and joyous dancing, Grandad Anansi is an uplifting tale of love, courage and letting go that celebrates storytelling and shines... Read more

Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2EY

3D Halloween Wall Art (Age 8 ) – October Half Term Workshops

3D Halloween Wall Art (Age 8+) – October Half Term Workshops

Southern Maltings
Thu 30th October 2025
10am

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For School-age
For Teens

Join local artist and art club teacher Keeda, for this ghostly 3D Halloween wall art workshop which can also be booked as an all day art camp 10am - 4pm with Keeda's afternoon workshop!

Make your Halloween an enchanting one this year, with these handmade 3D wall pictures!

Using a variety of mediums and techniques... including oil pastels, paint pens and collage... you will create your very own spooky, whimsical characters - along with fun frames for them to live in!

Keeda says "I absolutely love Halloween! Making these cute 3D ghosts and pumpkins, really got me in the mood for some spooky fun! I hope you will enjoy making your quirky decorations, as much as I did. I can't wait to see your designs!"

Keeda is a popular children's... Read more

Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BS

Animal Masks Workshop (Age 8 ) – October Half Term Workshops

Animal Masks Workshop (Age 8+) – October Half Term Workshops

Southern Maltings
Thu 30th October 2025
1.30pm

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For School-age
For Teens

Join local artist and art club teacher Keeda, in this cozy, autumnal workshop where you will create your very own woodland animal mask!

With Halloween and fancy dress parties right around the corner, what better way to turn up than in your very own beautifully handmade mask! Which you can keep and wear for years to come.

Using watercolour paints and pencils, we will take inspiration from the UKs beautiful woodland animals.
Fancy being a fuzzy bustling squirrel? Or a serene midnight owl? How about a speedy mischievous weasel? Then come and join in the creative fun!

Keeda says "Autumn is my favourite time of year! I love all the cozy colours and walking in the crunchy woods. Always hoping to spot a busy squirrel preparing for the winter. I had... Read more

Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BS

Cinderella Ice-Cream Seller

Cinderella Ice-Cream Seller

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Thu 30th October 2025
11:30am and 2pm

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For School-age

Give your family audiences a delicious musical adventure with our new show Cinderella Ice Cream Seller. Written and composed by David Gibb and directed by Tristan Jackson-Pate, this is a one hour show for children aged 5+ and their families, perfect for weekend, half term and twilight family shows.

Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and, um, ice cream?

Over the last four decades, Cinderellas has become the kingdom's most beloved ice cream company, with a parlour on every street corner. But how did a humble street seller with not a penny to her name end up as a multimillionaire business woman with her own ice cream empire?

In this new musical for families and... Read more

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Woodland Rangers Spooky Halloween Special (Forest School)

Woodland Rangers Spooky Halloween Special (Forest School)

Jobbers Wood
Fri 31st October 2025
11.30 - 13.30

Book ahead
For Under 5s
For School-age
For Parents/Adults

There will be spooky play, and lots of Halloween themed activities & a Halloween trail. Suitable for Primary School aged children & under. Bring along sausages and marshmallows to cook on our campfire. Advanced booking required, we can't wait to have you join us at our spookfest.

Jobbers Wood, Great Hadham Road, B1004, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, SG10 6FB

Children's Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – October Half Term Workshops.

Children's Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) – October Half Term Workshops.

Southern Maltings
Fri 31st October 2025
10am & 1pm

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For Under 5s

Children's Craft Carousel (Age 3-7) - October Half Term Workshops

Get your crafting in at Southern Maltings this Autumn.

Younger children can choose from different craft stations set up with a selection of craft activities - going from one to the next like a carousel! The theme is simply Autumn. Come and get all your Halloween, Bonfire Night and Autumn time crafting in at Southern Maltings.

We will also have playdough and small world play. Get crafty and have lots of fun and leave the mess for us to clear up!

The craft activities are suitable for ages 3-7; however older children are welcome to come along and enjoy the offerings. £5 per... Read more

Southern Maltings, Kibes Lane, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7BS

Halloween at Stockwood

Halloween at Stockwood

Stockwood Discovery Centre
Fri 31st October 2025
11:15am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:15pm

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For School-age

Calling all witches, vampires and ghouls! We make no bones about it, we have some spooky fun for you! Come and join in with our eerie arts, ghostly crafts and terrifying trail! Enter at your own risk!

Booking essential, only children require a ticket. Please note, adults may be limited in spaces depending on capacity.

Stockwood Discovery Centre, London Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Halloween at Mill Green

Halloween at Mill Green

Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield
Fri 31st October 2025
10am-4pm

Drop-in
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For Everyone

Come and enjoy a spooky Halloween at Mill Green with a pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, meet the monster miller, spooky trail and many more activities with Miller's Kitchen open for a spooky sweet treat.

Ticket Prices: £5.00 per person, Under 1s go free!

Please stay as long as you like between 10am-4pm, children must be supervised at all times.

Mill Green Museum, Bush Hall Lane, Hatfield, Mill Green Museum, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5PD

Children's Halloween Party

Children's Halloween Party

South Mill Arts
Fri 31st October 2025
2pma nd 4pm

For School-age

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South Mill Arts, 1-3 South Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3JG

Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden

Half Term Drop In Session At The Wildlife Garden

Grebe House
Fri 31st October 2025
11am - 1pm

Free entry
Drop-in
For School-age

If you're looking for something to do this half term, why not come and explore our wildlife garden in St Albans?

Learn how to make a simple apple bird feeder, explore our garden and you can even meet Willoughby, our giant willow-weaved hedgehog!

Free for all, aimed at children and families but all ages welcome to come and have a go!

Please be aware this event is weather dependent.

Grebe House, St Michael's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4SN

Colourful Crafts

Colourful Crafts

St Albans Museum and Gallery
Fri 31st October 2025
10.15am & 11.30am

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For School-age

A workshop for families using a range of colourful materials to try out some crafts inspired by our Worlds Connected exhibition such as a colourful lantern.

Suitable for families with children age 5+

£6.50 per participant

St Albans Museum and Gallery, St Peter's Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3DH

Halloween: After Dark

Halloween: After Dark

Dunstable Downs
Fri 31st October 2025
4.30 - 6.30pm

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For Under 5s
For School-age

Get ready for a frighteningly fun Halloween evening as we invite you to explore Dunstable Downs after dark - perfect for the whole family.

• Dragon's trail: take a part in our trail as night falls to see what our resident dragon has been up to. (a different adventure to our daytime Knights quest trail).

• Dragon Craft: get crafty and create your very own mini paper dragon

• Spooky stories: gather around to hear some (not-too-scary) tales that'll send shivers down you spine

• Treats (and tricks): sink you fangs into a selection of food and drinks available for purchase

• Boo-tiful boutique: don't forget to visit our shop, which will be open with a range of Halloween goodies

Friday 31 October,... Read more

Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade Road, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 2GY

Halloween Party with our gloomy friend from Nevermore Academy at Cedars

Halloween Party with our gloomy friend from Nevermore Academy at Cedars

Cedars Nature Centre
Fri 31st October 2025
10-5

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For Everyone

Join us for our annual Halloween party!
She's strange, she's spooky and she's ready for Halloween!
🧟‍♂️ Meet our delightfully gloomy guest from Nevermore Academy between 11.30am-12.30pm
👻 Then join us for our Halloween Party! Expect some party games and prizes at 1-2pm
🐾 Animal talks will take place as follows (weather permitting).
10:45am - Meerkat Feed and Talk
11.30am-12.30pm - Meet and Greet!
1pm-2pm - Party Time!
2.30pm - Mystery Animal Meet and Greet
3.15pm - Kookaburra Talk
4.00pm - Meerkat Feed and Talk
🎃 PLUS you can take part in our pumpkin trail!
🧙‍♀️ Tickets for this event will be prebookable only (unless you have an annual membership) due to popularity.
£5... Read more

Cedars Nature Centre, Theobalds lane, waltham cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8RX

Ware Fireworks

Ware Fireworks

High Oak Road
Sat 1st November 2025

Drop-in
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For Everyone

Join us for the 53rd Annual Ware Fireworks Display and the first one organised by Isabel Hospice (with help from the Rotary)!

Now in its 53rd year, the event has become a long standing community tradition for Ware residents.

This year's event will be organised by Isabel Hospice, a local charity providing specialist palliative care to patients and families across eastern Hertfordshire.

The evening will include a bonfire, children's entertainment, refreshments, and the fireworks display.

Gates open at 4:30pm, with the lighting of the bonfire at 6:00pm, followed by the fireworks display at 6:30pm.

Please note that there is NO PARKING available at the site and only very limited on-street parking... Read more

High Oak Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7PA

Stevenage Rugby Club Fireworks

Stevenage Rugby Club Fireworks

Stevenage Rugby Club
Sat 1st November 2025
6-8pm

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For Everyone

🎆6th Annual Family Firework Night at the Rugby Club 🎆

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, food, and fireworks at Stevenage Rugby Club!

✨ What to Expect:

Spectacular Fireworks - Get closer than ever while staying safe, with a dazzling display designed for all ages.

Drone Pyrotechnic Display - Featuring Shep & Herts FPV
Charity Support - 10% of all proceeds will be donated to Hunters Animal Rescue Programme helping a great cause while you celebrate.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere - Perfect for children and adults alike.

Live Music - Enjoy entertainment throughout the evening.

Delicious Food - Tasty bites to keep everyone warm and happy.... Read more

Stevenage Rugby Club, 22 North Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4BB

Explore Space at Hatfield library

Explore Space at Hatfield library

Hatfield library
Sat 1st November 2025
2pm

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For School-age

EXPLORE SPACE!

Learn about the solar system and its planets. How many do you think there are?

If you said eight, as it says in school text books, then you are wrong!

Did you know that some moons in the solar system have volcanoes?

Would you like to launch a rocket?

In this activity you will be able to actually build and launch a rocket! How high will yours go?

Tickets £5 per child, and you can book online here; https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/events-and-things-to-do/hatfield/explore-space.aspx

These activities will be presented by local space expert and author Jerry Stone who is a Freelance Space Presenter and runs Spaceflight UK. He is also... Read more

Hatfield library, Whit, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10
THE LITTLEST YAK

THE LITTLEST YAK

BEAM Hertford
Sun 2nd November 2025
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This musical adaptation of the award-winning children's book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.


Gertie is great at being THE LITTLEST YAK, with the CURLIEST, WHIRLIEST wool and the GRIPPIEST of hooves for clip-clopping up cliffs. Only, Gertie doesn't want to be the littlest. She's in a rush to grow up and be just like THE BIG YAKS. But what if there are some things that only a GERTIE can do?


A gorgeous story celebrating YOU being perfect...just the way you are!


LAStheatre brings The Littlest Yak to the stage in spectacular fashion. Join them for a dazzling adventure, into the heart of the Himalayas.... Read more

BEAM Hertford, The Wash, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1PS

Santa's Grotto at Harlow Garden Centre

Santa's Grotto at Harlow Garden Centre

Harlow Garden Centre
Sat 29th November 2025 - Sun 21st December 2025
Bookable throughout the day

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For Under 5s
For School-age
For Parents/Adults

Experience the Magic of Christmas with St Clare Hospice

We're delighted to bring a little extra magic this festive season with our very first Santa's Grotto, in partnership with Harlow Garden Centre. Every visit helps support the vital care and services provided by St Clare Hospice, so while the children enjoy the magic, you'll also be helping us make a real difference in our local community.

Grotto tickets are £15 (plus booking fee) per child.

Every visit includes:

Entrance to our magical pop-up grotto at Harlow Garden Centre
A chance to gather food for Rudolph ready for Christmas Eve
A visit with Father Christmas
Photo opportunities
A special gift
A donation... Read more

Harlow Garden Centre, Canes Ln, Hastingwood, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9LD

The Three Bears

The Three Bears

Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 6th December 2025 - Wed 24th December 2025
11:00am - 4:30pm

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For Everyone

A Full House Theatre and Daryl and Co co-production in association with The Culture Trust

A hilarious fairy tale remix!

Get ready for giggles galore in this wild, high-energy adventure. Perfect for all ages the show celebrates love, laughter and the beauty of families of all shapes and sizes.

The Three Bears flips the classic fairytale of Goldilocks on its head and is packed full of surprises, slapstick chaos and heart-warming twists.

A delightful theatre experience bursting with fun that all children everywhere will treasure forever.

Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

Festive Weekend

Festive Weekend

Chiltern Open Air Museum
Sat 6th December 2025 - Sun 7th December 2025
10am to 4pm

For Everyone

Full of Christmas cheer, the Festive Weekend returns to Chiltern Open Air Museum on 6 & 7 December! This year the Ragged Victorians are joining the celebration, bringing a traditional Dickensian Christmas to life in our historic buildings.

Listen to joyful carols as local choirs and musicians perform across the Museum site, visit Father Christmas, discover a post-war Christmas in our prefab, enjoy seasonal treats in our café, have a family photo session, and do a bit of Christmas shopping at artisan gift stalls and the Museum shop.

£16 for adults £11 for Children

Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB

Zoom!

Zoom!

Hat Factory Arts Centre
Sat 31st January 2026
11:30am and 2pm

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For Under 5s
For School-age

Molly knows everything about space. All the planets and their moons; even the number of Saturn's rings. EVERYTHING! Molly is definitely, absolutely going to be an astronaut when she grows up. But when, one wintry night, Molly meets a visitor from outer space she realises she still has a lot to learn about looking after our very own planet, Earth.

"Zoom!" is a play for children aged 3-8 years with music, songs and puppetry. A gentle introduction for young children into ways they can help to protect their environment.

Hat Factory Arts Centre, 65 - 67 Bute Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4LX

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Monkey Music Hertford & Bishops Stortford

Age: 0 - 3

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Come and join us at Monkey Music Hertford, Welwyn Garden City & Bishop's Stortford.

Monkey Music's music classes support little ones from 3 months up to 3 years old. We understand that music supports all aspects of a child's development from social and emotional skills to movement and speech and so much more!

With a progressive curriculum of over 500 songs and musical activities our families love our nurturing and stimulating environment to share a precious half an hour watching their children develop and grow.

Book your first FREE class now. We can't wait to meet you!

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Active Hearts

Age: 4 - 12

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Saturday Morning Multi-Sport for children aged 4-12 PLUS adult fitness sessions while you wait. Drop your kids at the multi-sports sessions to develop their fundamental movement skills through a variety of sports......all whilst you attend the drop in fitness sessions on site. The perfect way to start the weekend!!!!

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Morgans School, Morgans Road , Hertford , SG13 8DR

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A new ballet class coming to Pinehurst in Hertford!
Ballet classes that foster your child's self-confidence and artistic uniqueness.
Taught by Miss Amy, BA Hons in Ballet and contemporary dance. RAD CBTS teacher training and mum of 2 girls.
Royal Academy of Dance syllabus based classes for children aged 5 to 8 years.
Limited spaces available... Read more

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7 Birdie Way, Hertford, SG13 7SX

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Apex School of Dance

Age: 3 - 18

Free trial
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Apex School of Dance offers classes in Classical Ballet, Modern and Tap to children ages 3+. We also have Adult Ballet classes available.

We offer examinations from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. The ISTD are one of the most prestigious dance examining bodies.
Our teachers are fully ISTD qualified, first aid trained and hold enhanced... Read more

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Based in Bengeo, Hertford

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BabyBallers offers football and child development sporting activities for girls and boys. We focus on an age range from 16 months all the way through to 5 years old.

We believe in learning through play and we know our courses can help your children get ready for their future lives at school and beyond.

We love to see everyone getting involved... Read more

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Simon Balle School, Mangrove Rd, Hertford, SG13 8AJ

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Bengeo Tigers FC

Age: 4 - 18

Bengeo Tigers FC is a grass-roots, community focused, FA Charter Standard based youth football club We provide football coaching for children in Hertford and the surrounding areas. The club currently has a large number of registered players, with ages ranging from 4 to 18 years of age. Please visit the Contact Us page on the website to find the contacts for each age group.

Location:

The Sele School, Welwyn Road, Hertford, SG14 2DG
Free trial
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Tennis is a brilliant way to improve fitness and wellbeing for all ages while having fun making new friends.

BTA Tennis Coaching offers a full development programme for children from 2 years old through to teenagers, and adults of all abilities in a fun and safe environment.

Groups run at various times throughout the week in Hertford and... Read more

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Hertford Lawn Tennis Club, Hartham Common, Hertford, SG14 1QR

Courtyard Arts

Age: 1 - 16

Booking in advance

We are a friendly community arts centre offering a packed programme of creative classes for all ages during term time, plus loads of holiday activities. For children aged between 5 - 16, we have a great range of art and ceramic sessions through the week and on Saturdays. We also run classes for children who are home educated on a Monday morning.

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Port Vale, Hertford, SG14 3AA

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Little Chestnuts is FREE and welcomes all toddlers aged 1-3years. The class will run weekly and there is no obligation to attend each week and welcomes all children whether or not they are registering for Duncombe School. Our mission as a toddler group is to have fun! There is so much for your little ones to do each week, from painting and creating to sticking and making, and with a themed activity every week, it's stimulating enough to keep everyone happy. For more information, please email [email protected] for updates about when Little Chestnuts will be re-opening for fun and games.

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4 Warren Park Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 3JA

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We're a contemporary Hertford based Stage School run by industry professionals Charlotte Edwards and Angela Saunders offering dance, drama and singing for children aged four to fourteen. Individual lessons in singing, drama and audition technique also available.

Location:

Hertford Theatre, The Wash, Hertford, SG14 1PS
St John's Hall, Churchfields, Hertford, SG13 8AE

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